About Q

Quentin has just released his autobiography ‘Not All Superheroes Wear Capes’. When he was a kid, Quentin Kenihan loved Superman. Ironic, really. That guy is a perfectly formed man of steel, while Quentin is not-so-perfectly formed, more chalk than steel. Quentin didn’t need kryptonite to reveal his weakness – born with a rare bone disorder, Osteogenesis imperfecta – his bones broke all on their own. When he was seven, Mike Willesee made a documentary about Quentin. Australians fell in love with his wit, humour and never-say-die attitude. Over the years he grew up before our eyes.

But there was a dark side to his painful disability and life in the public eye. The true story was never told… until now. By the time he was 18, Quentin had an extensive drug addiction. They were dark days, with boozy blackouts and thoughts of suicide. Battling his way through, Quentin went to rehab, cleaned up and, as he says, ‘stopped feeling sorry for himself’. Now Quentin is determined to live life the best he can. He’s a filmmaker, writer, stand-up comedian, radio host, disability advocate, media personality, actor and film critic. He’s hung out with Angelina, accidentally ripped Jennifer Lopez’s dress, acted alongside Charlize Theron, interviewed Julia Gillard, all the while showing that living in a wheelchair doesn’t mean staying still. This honest, at times heartbreaking, memoir is a story to inspire others to chase their dreams. Quentin Kenihan is living proof that superheroes don’t need capes, just the right attitude!

Quentin is available for:

Motivational Speaking

Disability Advocacy

Speaking at Schools

Film & Television

Radio Presenting

Voiceovers & Advertisements

Social Commentary, Reviewing & Blogging as a writer

Book Readings

Quentin has produced projects for nearly every Australian television network including his own prime time series, Quentin Crashes for Network Ten. He has done short films, commercials and corporate videos and is now taking the big step to feature films. Quentin has been a co-star in 4 feature films – most recently he played a pivotal role in George Miller’s smash hit, ‘Mad Max Fury Road’.

The past 12 months have been hugely successful for Quentin. In addition to finishing and releasing his autobiography, he co-wrote and performed a critically acclaimed stage show about turning 40 as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Quentin also hosts a radio series called ‘BIG’ on ABC Radio as well being the film reviewer for the Breakfast Show on ABC 891 Adelaide.

He has been an inspiration to thousands of people and is well known for his exceptional and robust personality and his ability to overcome adversity against all the odds. One of Quentin’s many goals is to be able to motivate others to follow their dreams and reach the highest level of success. He does this actively through social media as a blogger on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr and has affectionately called his followers his Qpeeps. Quentin is sure to continue to achieve his goals and motivate others no matter what obstacles life puts in front of him.